Add 8/36 and 2/25
8/36 + 2/25 is 68/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 25 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
8/36 = 8 × 25/36 × 25 = 200/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 36 = 900,
2/25 = 2 × 36/25 × 36 = 72/900 - Add the two like fractions:
200/900 + 72/900 = 200 + 72/900 = 272/900 - 272/900 simplified gives 68/225
- So, 8/36 + 2/25 = 68/225
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